What is the role of massage in building strength and muscle?
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Massage, while not directly discussed in the available data, could be associated with the benefits similar to those of low-level movement for recovery. According to and , low-level movement is effective at reducing acute muscle soreness by helping to pump out edema (excess fluid) and reduce pressure on nerve endings. This can alleviate the sensation of pain without necessarily regenerating tissue yet. While massage was not explictly mentioned, it can be inferred that massage may assist in this process, similar to other recovery modalities like percussion or using pneumatic boots for massage, as they help move fluids out of the tissue and relieve pressure, potentially aiding recovery and reducing soreness 1.
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